Dr. Khaled Al-Bakkar, Minister of Labor and Chairman of the Board of the Vocational Training Corporation, inaugurated on Thursday the first phase of the integrated Northeastern Badia Vocational Training Institute project.
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The institute will be constructed in three phases: the first phase was completed this year, while the second and third phases are scheduled for completion in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
In its initial phase, the institute offers training programs in sewing, beauty, digital skills, and modern agriculture (specifically vegetable and fruit drying). The scope of programs will expand over the next two years.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mafraq Governor Firas Abu Ghanem, Senator Rakan Al-Fawwaz, Director General of the Vocational Training Corporation Dr. Ahmad Gharaibeh, board members, the mayor of Al-Salihiyah Municipality Eng. Najeh Al-Safyan, and a number of local dignitaries and residents.
Minister Al-Bakkar stated that the launch of the first phase of the Northeastern Badia Institute reflects the government's commitment to advancing vocational training programs to become high-quality pathways for preparing young men and women for modern labor market demands. This initiative aligns with the Economic Modernization Vision and the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap, both of which emphasize the importance of enhancing the quality of education and training.
He affirmed the government’s belief that human capital is Jordan’s most valuable resource, highlighting that youth in the Badia region, like their counterparts in major cities, possess potential and ambition worthy of investment to generate local employment opportunities.
Al-Bakkar also emphasized that the top priority of the Ministry of Labor and affiliated institutions is to employ Jordanians across all regions and promote decentralized development, tailored to the competitive advantages of each governorate. He noted that preparatory work is underway for agricultural training programs in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, set to begin next month.
He added that registration is now open for youth in the region to enroll in the current training programs, with more than 150 applicants already registered.
The minister urged young people to pursue vocational and technical training, which can open doors to employment across a wide range of sectors.
